Method of teaching, training and practice cosmetology techniques and a make-up mannequin kit for use therewith

Abstract

A cosmetology training, teaching and practice system, and a make-up mannequin kit, each charcterized by provision of a soft skin make-up mannequin head having a body carrying an oval symmetrical facial configuration and plural soft skin flexible, elastic, resilient and stretchable companion mask members suitable for mounting upon the make-up mannequin head. Each of the companion mask members having, each of which is formed of size and shape conforming to the size of the make-up mannequin head and having a facial configuration identical to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head. Each companion mask member having a surface of skin tone and color representative of the skin tone and color of different plural human ethnic and racial origin. The selected companion mask is stretched to mount upon the make-up mannequin head and is sufficiently resilient to spring back in tight engagement with the facial configuration of the make-up mannequin head. The mannequin kit includes,in addition to the make-up mannequin head and companion masks, all the instructions, application implements and cosmetic compositions required for the teaching, training and practice of the cosmetology art along with a stand for mounting the make-up mannequin head and a carrier for holding and transporting the contents of the kit.

I claim: 
     
       1. A cosmetology teaching, training and practice system comprising a soft skin makeup mannequin having a body having an oval symmetrical facial configuration formed thereon and plural flexible, elastic, resilient and stretchable companion mask members, each of said companion mask members formed as a shell open at one side thereof and being of the size and shape conforming to the size and shape of at least the facial configuration portion of the make-up mannequin head and having a facial configuration identical to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin, each of said companion mask members having a soft skin surface having a skin tone and color representative of at least one of plural human racial and ethnic origin, said companion mask member being stretchable to be mounted upon the facial portion of said body and elastically resilient to assume return secure engagement with the facial configuration of said mannequin head, said surface of said make-up mannequin head and companion masks capable of receiving and temporarily retaining cosmetic compositions thereon at selected locations upon the facial configuration carried thereby. 
     
     
       2. The system according to claim 1 in which said plural companion masks have different skin tones and colors respectively representative of different human ethnic and racial origin. 
     
     
       3. The system according to claim 1 in which said companion masks are self-adhered to the make-up mannequin head after mounting thereupon and being removable therefrom. 
     
     
       4. The system according to claim 1 in which said make-up mannequin head body is solid and comprises an outer hollow shell carrying said surface and a foamed-in inner filling, said body having a flat back surface portion and a base, said base having means for mounting said make-up mannequin head in make-up receiving orientation. 
     
     
       5. The system according to claim 4 in which said back surface has an elevated portion integral therewith at an end portion thereof whereby upon disposition with said back surface positioned horizontally, the make-up mannequin head assumes an attitude with the facial configuration thereof directed angularly upward. 
     
     
       6. The system according to claim 4 in which passage means are formed in said base opening exterior thereof and adjustable stand means including support means receivable within said base opening supporting said make-up mannequin oriented vertically. 
     
     
       7. The system according to claim 1 in which said surface of said make-up mannequin head and said companion masks are finely porous. 
     
     
       8. The system according to claim 1 in which said surface of said mannequin head and said companion masks are impervious to passage of cosmetic compositions therethrough. 
     
     
       9. A make-up mannequin kit comprising: a soft-skin make-up mannequin head having a body carrying an oval symmetrical facial configuration,   plural flexible, elastic, resilient and stretchable companion mask members, each of said companion mask members formed as a shell open at one side thereof and being of size and shape conforming to the size and shape at least of the facial portion of said make-up mannequin head and having a facial configuration identical to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head, each of said plural companion mask members having a soft skin surface of skin tone and color of one of plural human skin tones and colors representative of different surface skin tone and color of ones of plural human ethnic and racial origin, each of said companion masks being elastic and stretchable sufficient for mounting upon said make-up mannequin head and resilient so as to spring back tightly to engage the surface of the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head when mounted thereto and being selectively removable therefrom;   plural cosmetic compositions for selective application to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head and selected ones of said companion masks mounted thereon;   plural applicator members suitable for applying said selected ones of said cosmetic compositions to said facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head and of said selected ones of said companion masks mounted thereupon; and,   guide members for aiding the operator in the selection of the locations on said make-up mannequin head and companion mask mounted thereupon suitable for receiving selected ones of said cosmetic compositions and providing guidance in effecting desired patterns upon said facial configurations.   
     
     
       10. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 9 including textual carrying means for instructing the operator in the techniques of application and use of said cosmetic compositions. 
     
     
       11. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 9 including portable carrier means for holding and transporting the components of said make-up mannequin kit as a unit. 
     
     
       12. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 9 wherein said guide means include stencil templates having detail configurations of selected outlines for tracing cosmetic application areas on said facial configurations of said make-up mannequin and the associated companion masks mounted thereon. 
     
     
       13. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 10 in which said make-up mannequin head body is solid and formed of an outer shell carrying said facial configuration and a foamed-in interior filling. 
     
     
       14. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 13 in which said body has a flat back surface with an elevated portion and a base, said back surface having an elevated portion integral therewith at an end portion thereof opposite from said base whereby upon disposition thereof in a horizontal plane, the make-up mannequin head assumes an attitude with the facial configuration thereof directed angularly upward. 
     
     
       15. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 13 in which passage means are formed in said base opening exterior thereof and adjustable stand means including support means receivable within said base opening capable of supporting said make-up mannequin head oriented vertically. 
     
     
       16. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 13 and said adjustable stand means being capable of orienting said make-up mannequin oriented vertically in an angular path of 360 degrees. 
     
     
       17. The make-up mannequin kit according to claim 9 including needles and inks and related compositions suitable for permanent make-up application according to tattoo techniques. 
     
     
       18. In combination, a cosmetology teaching aid comprising a soft skin make-up mannequin head having a body, said body having an oval symmetrical facial configuration; and plural flexible, elastic, stretchable and resilient companion mask members, each of said companion mask members formed as a shell open at one side thereof and being of a size and shape conforming to the size and shape of the facial portion of said body and having a facial configuration identical to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin, each of said companion mask members having a soft skin surface of skin tone and color representative of selected ones of plural ethnic and racial origin, each companion mask member being stretchable to be mounted upon the facial portion of said body and elastically resilient to assume return secure engagement with the racial configuration of said make-up mannequin head, said surface of said make-up mannequin head and companion masks being capable of receiving and temporarily retaining cosmetic compositions thereon at selected locations upon the facial configuration carried thereby. 
     
     
       19. The combination according to claim 16 in which at least ones of said plural companion masks have different surface skin tones and colors respectively representative of different human ethnic and racial origin. 
     
     
       20. The combination according to claim 16 in which said make-up mannequin head body comprises an outer hollow shell carrying said surface and a foamed-in filling, said body having a flat back surface and a base. 
     
     
       21. The combination according to claim 18 in which said back surface has an elevated portion integral therewith at an end portion thereof opposite from said base whereby upon disposition of said make-up mannequin head in a horizontal plane on said back surface upon a working surface, said make-up mannequin head assumes an attitude with the facial configuration thereof directed angularly upward simulative of the attitude assumed by the subject represented by said make-up mannequin head resting upon a raised body. 
     
     
       22. The combination according to claim 9 in which the outwardly facing surfaces of said make-up mannequin head and companion masks are simulative of the softness and resilience of human skin. 
     
     
       23. The combination according to claim 22 in which said surfaces have a porosity simulative of human skin. 
     
     
       24. The combination according to claim 22 in which said surfaces are non-porous and impervious to passage of cosmetic compositions.